Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V305000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 07/01/1992 to 09/30/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 679000 | 11/06/2000 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/12/2000 | 10/24/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: mini vans equipped with 2-spoke luxury wheels manufactured july 1992 through june 1993; or equipped with 4-spoke sport wheels manufactured from july 1992 through september 1993. the steering wheel armature stamping can crack and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the steering wheel separates from the center hub attachment to the steering column, loss of control can occur increasing the risk of an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for cracks and any wheels with cracks will be replaced. all other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation in the event cracking occurs. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began november 6, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | ||||||
| RQ00011 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 05/01/2000 | 04/01/2002 | STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION | 00V305000 | |
| Steering wheel separation can result from a crack in the steering wheel armature stamping, separating the steering column shaft from the steering wheel | ||||||
| RQ00011 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 05/01/2000 | 04/01/2002 | STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION | 96V229000 | |
| Steering wheel separation can result from a crack in the steering wheel armature stamping, separating the steering column shaft from the steering wheel | ||||||
| STEERING - COLUMN | ||||||
| DP03002 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 05/07/2003 | 07/22/2003 | STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION | ||
| Mr. larry a. sackey submitted a petition to the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that nhtsafurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 2 | 11/25/1999 | ||
| While attempting to change lanes in traffic, the steering lost control causing the vehicle to spin 3 times and face oncoming traffic, another time the steering lost control was when the vehicle was cut off by another vehicle , consumer received recall 00v-305, however the dealer stated that the recall had nothing to do with the loss of steering control. *slc | |||
| 01/04/1996 | |||
| Driving vehicle at speed of 35mph, lost control impact 12:00 position, driver side air bag did not deploy. tt | |||
| 06/25/1995 | |||
| Bolt failure of serpentine belt tensioner which resulted complete loss of all power/functions. please describe details. tt | |||
| 05/08/1995 | 1 | ||
| Tensioner on the serpentine belt cracked and steering was lost. tt | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||
| 1 | |||
| The consumer experienced a steering wheel and column problem/recall. the consumer was told by dealer that there are unable to do anything. (recall# 00v305000) scc | |||
| 04/19/1995 | 1 | ||
| Steering wheel tilts up and down; dealer disassembled steering system; steering column defective. tt | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 12/11/1994 | |||
| Failure of the steering belt tenisoner loss of power steering. tt | |||
| 06/25/1995 | |||
| The power steering belt tensioner has fractured, the part was replaced on 6-26-95. the same problem has taken place, causing a loss of power steering. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1996 | |||
| The belt tensioner broke , there was a short in the electrical ignition and vehicle caught on fire. please describe .*ak | |||
| 05/15/1995 | |||
| Steering belt tensioner broke, caused loss of all power steering, could not turn wheel, speed 15 mph, no warning. *ak | |||
| 06/12/1996 | 1 | 11/01/1993 | |
| The steering tensioner belt holder fractured and the driver almost lost control of the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 08/24/1995 | 4 | ||
| Power steering belt tensioner broke, allowing parts to fall off, causing vehicle to lose power. *dsh | |||
| 12/01/1995 | |||
| Steering belt tensioner fractured and had to be replaced because of vibration. *ak | |||
| 02/22/1996 | |||
| The steering belt tensioner needs frequent replacement. when it goes out the truck loses power steeing. please describe. *ak | |||
| 07/30/1995 | 01/20/1993 | ||
| Power steering belt tensioner broke while driving and consumer could not steer auto-consumer was stuck in traffic. *ak | |||
| 01/16/1995 | 6 | ||
| Power steering belt tensioner bolt broke. *dsh | |||
| 01/19/1996 | |||
| Steering belt tensioner came loose, loss of water pump pressure, and steering. tt | |||
| 10/14/1995 | |||
| The tensioner has broken and caused loss of steering. please describe. tt | |||
| 11/17/1995 | |||
| Power steering belt tensioner broke causing loss of power steering. tt | |||
| 12/07/1995 | |||
| The steering belt tensioner fractured and caused loss of steering. please describe. tt | |||
| Power steering belt tensioner fractured. please describe details. tt | |||
| 11/16/1993 | |||
| Steering belt tensioner broke, loss of power steering and water pump. tt | |||
| 11/26/1995 | |||
| The steering tensioner belt has broken and left the occupants stranded. please describe. tt | |||
| 03/03/1995 | 1 | 02/01/1994 | |
| Power steering belt tensioner fractured. tt*jb | |||
| 10/13/1995 | |||
| Belt tensioner broke, resulting in hard steering, replaced belt and tensioner. tt | |||
| #pe95-012 the power steering tensioner broke . tt | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicles steering belt tensioner broke. tt *jb | |||
| 11/03/1995 | |||
| Abs system brake failure, power steering belt tensioner fractured. tt | |||
| 10/04/1995 | |||
| While driving the vehicle lost control because the belt tensioner fractured. please describe. tt | |||
| 08/30/1995 | |||
| Vehicle steering belt tensioner broke and lost all concerning controls.2nd occurance.(pe95-012). tt | |||
| 08/12/1994 | |||
| The power steering tensioner belt broke causing loss of steering. please describe. tt | |||
| 07/22/1995 | |||
| Had to have the tensioner replaced because it was bent, steering was difficult. tt | |||
| 06/03/1994 | |||
| Had to have the power steering pump replaced after a year. tt | |||
| 02/16/1995 | 1 | ||
| Power steering belt fell off while driving during wet conditions. tt | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 04/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Steering gear box failed, causing steering to make grinding noise. *ak | |||
| Power steering upon cold start while turning must use excessive force. please describe details. tt | |||
| While driving, serpentine belt tensioner failed, causing loss of power steering. tt | |||
| 09/28/1995 | 1 | 01/03/1993 | |
| Power steering problems.tt consumer was driving and heard a loud bang and lost power steering, tensioner blet had to be replaced, also consumer having problems with back latch on trunk.*jb | |||
| 06/05/1995 | |||
| The power steering will go out every once in awhile. please explain. tt | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - ARM - IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | |||
| While driving the steering idler arm broke, causing the vehicle to lose steering power and brakes. *ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/02/1996 | 2 | ||
| Front end vibration due to front tie rod problems. *dsh | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 06/05/2003 | 4 | 07/18/1993 | |
| The motor on the rear windshield wiper failed. i have had numerous system failures on this vehicle, including transmission, air conditioning, rack and pinion steering. most of the failures were within the first couple of years of ownership. most were not of the ordinary variety.*ak | |||
| 06/03/2001 | |||
| While traveling at approximately 45 to 50 mph, a bolt in rack and pinion steering broke off, causing consumer to lose control of vehicle. consumer's vehicle forced another vehicle off of the road. however, vehicle would make no directional changes. dealership refused to examine vehicle, and was informed to seek a lawyer. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak | |||
| 11/01/1994 | |||
| When making a turn the wheel locked up took to dealer said its the rack and pinion . tt | |||
| 01/23/1995 | |||
| Noticing noise in steering rack when making left turn, problem has not been found. tt | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 08/16/2004 | 1 | ||
| The steering wheel completely disengaged and fell off. it was the same problem as stated in recall 00v305000. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Nhtsa recall 00v305000 concerning steering wheel separation. consumer requested a rebate in the amount of $242.98 for the steering wheel assembly repairs due to a recall. consumer was informed the vehicle was not covered under recall due to the vehicle identification number. *ak. there were other problems with the vehicle such as a malfunctioned air condition, driver's seat, transmission, and a paint defect.*jb *ts | |||
| 1 | |||
| The dealer has no parts available to repair recall 00v-305 for the steering wheel. nlm | |||
| 01/08/2001 | 1 | ||
| Dealership refused to send a mechanic to repair 3 recall notices, including recall 99v113000/ air bag failure; recall 97v148000/ seat belt failure, and 96v099ooo/ abs brake failure. authorized another mechanic to perform work to repair recall, or provide consumer with necessary parts to repair the defects. consumer was informed that dealership was under no obligation to perform these functions. *ak the consumer had asked the manufacturer for assistance in repairing the steering wheel, the windshield wiper pivot and lift gate supprt bolts, because the parts were defective, but the manufacturer refused to help. *yh | |||
| 08/21/1999 | |||
| When traveling across train track vehicle came to a complete stop due to the steering wheel breaking away from the thin metal piece which is attached to the steering column. consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to replace parts . please provide any furhter details. *ak | |||
| 09/27/1998 | |||
| Consumer contacted the dealer to order the air bags be removed from the vehicle, and the lugs: nuts to be tightened. dealer inspected the steering wheel, and indicated to the owner the steering wheel needed replacing. consumer was pulling out the driveway when the steering wheel separated from the steering column because there were no bolts or nuts holding the steering wheel in place. also, there is a recall for the 91 and 92 plymouth voyager on the same problem manufacturer's recall 708. please provide any further details.*ak | |||
| 12/16/1993 | 1 | 04/03/1993 | |
| Cracking noise as driver turned the wheel. | |||
| 1 | 04/03/1993 | ||
| Stiff steering. | |||
| 12/21/1996 | |||
| Replaced the steering wheel while backing into a spot, the steering wheel fell off. please give more details. *ak | |||
| 07/15/1996 | 1 | ||
| While driving, steering wheel broke off from weld, fell into lap of driver, applied brakes to stop vehicle, according to dealership, defective weld. *ak | |||